Former Benefits Options Agency Vice President Christopher (Chris) Koeneman Joins Spirit Aeronautics Human Resources Team

COLUMBUS, Ohio & CINCINNATI & CLEVELAND & LONDON & GENEVA - Oct. 1, 2015 - PRLog -- Spirit Aeronautics, a world class leader in business aircraft services, is proud to announce that former Benefits Options Agency Vice President Christopher (Chris) Koeneman has joined the Spirit Aeronautics Human Resources team.

“We are at a point in our history where our values and our goals can only be achieved by hiring and retaining the best people our industry has to offer,” said Tony Bailey, President & COO. “It has been my experience that only the best beset the best and we searched for that key individual who had demonstrated experience and talent to help us attract, retain and develop the right people who believe in our vision. Chris absolutely exemplifies who we want to help lead our organization to being an employer of choice in the aviation industry. Chris is a perfect fit for our people, our vendors and our company! We are privileged and honored to have him leading our Human Resources department.”

“This is an incredible opportunity,” said Christopher Koeneman. “Spirit Aeronautics is growing into one of the top rated employers in the industry and I get to be a part of that incredible transition. The values and vision of Spirit Aeronautics fit with my own and I am honored to be invited to be a part of the team!”

About Mr. Koeneman

Mr. Koeneman’s professional experience includes positions as Vice President Human Resources/Organizational Development for Benefits Options Agency, Human Resources Manager for Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc., Executive Director of The Silver Lining Group/Behavioral Intervention Institute of Ohio and District Human Resources Director for Sports and Recreation Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration with a focus in Operations Management from The Ohio State University and is currently studying to complete a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Koeneman is a certified Senior Professional, Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (http://www.hrci.org/), Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Vice-President of PLEAS: Parents League for Effective Autism Treatment, and a volunteer Special Needs Advocate.

About Spirit Aeronautics

Spirit Aeronautics, a trade name of Spirit Avionics, Ltd, located in Columbus, Ohio is a growing industry leader offering worldwide aviation services to corporate, military, private, government and commercial aircraft operators. Spirit Aeronautics is primarily engaged in the refurbishment, design, development, completions, management, engineering, material supply, integration and sustainment of Business, VIP, VVIP, Military and Government aircraft.